About Osteopathy in Reading

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.

To an osteopath, for your body to work well, its structure must also work well. We work to restore your body to a state of balance, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. As osteopaths we use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints and to relieve muscle tension. This may also enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and help your body’s own healing mechanisms. We may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

We are based near Reading and assess and treat people of any age from the elderly to the newborn and from pregnant women to sports people.

Conditions we treat

The most common conditions that we treat are:

Generalised aches and pains

Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis as an adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise

See Our Team for the biographies of Michael Palfrey, Keri Long, Nick Wakefield and Augusta Wilson. All of our osteopaths are registered with the General Osteopathic Council, very experienced and fully committed to providing the best possible care. We are very easy to find on the High Street in Theale, near Reading.

The Initial Consultation will take approximately 45 minutes and subsequent appointment will take approximately 30 minutes. If you want to find out more, we will be happy to talk to you.

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